Prince Felix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg welcome new child

Prince Felix and Princess Claire of Luxembourg have welcomed their third youngster, Prince Balthasar Felix Karl.

Prince Balthasar was born on 7 January on the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital within the centre of Luxembourg and tipped the scales at eight kilos. 

Claire, 38, and the newborn, who’s the seventh in line of succession to the throne, are stated to be in ‘excellent well being’.

Proud grandmother Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, 67, took to Instagram to share a choice of household photographs with Balthasar.

She wrote: ‘What an immense pleasure the arrival of Balthazar, our seventh grandchild, born on January 7 in Luxembourg.’

Prince Felix (far left) and Princess Claire of Luxembourg (centre) have welcomed their third youngster – Prince Balthasar Felix Karl, who’s the youngest sibling to Princess Amalia (left) and Prince Liam (proper)

The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg shared the primary full household {photograph} with Prince Felix, Princess Claire, and their three kids – Princess Amalia, 9, Prince Liam, seven, and Prince Balthasar.

In the primary {photograph}, Claire held child Balthasar in her arms subsequent to Felix, whereas Amalia and Liam regarded equally cute on the hospital mattress.

In one other shot, seven-year-old Liam sweetly supplied his youthful brother a peck on the brow whereas his sister Amalia kissed his head.

The Grand Duke and Duchess of Luxembourg additionally posed for cameras with child Balthasar.

Maria regarded as glamorous as ever in a pink silk shirt as she held the new child in her arms.

Meanwhile, Henri, 68, regarded dapper in a pinstripe swimsuit for the event. Already a doting grandfather, the royal proudly glanced at his seventh grandchild whereas he rested in his palms.

The Palace shared an announcement on Monday to mark the start of Balthasar. It learn: ‘It is with nice pleasure that we announce the start of our son. 

‘The prince was born on seventh January 2024 on the Maternite Grande-Duchesse Charlotte. 

Prince Liam sweetly pecked his youthful brother on the cheek whereas his older sister kissed his brow 

The royal siblings regarded thrilled to satisfy their new child brother – who’s seventh in line to the throne 

The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg appeared in excessive spirits as she posed for {a photograph} with Balthasar and Amalia 

‘The new child Prince can be named Balthasar Felix Karl. He weighs 3,220 kg and measures 50 cm.  Prince Balthasar and Princess Claire are in excellent well being.’ 

The announcement was signed by Felix and Claire with Amalia and Liam. 

It comes after the information that Princess Alexandra of Luxembourg is anticipating her first youngster with husband Nicolas Bagory after the pair received married earlier this 12 months, Luxembourg Palace has introduced.

The princess, 31, wed French businessman Nicolas, 33, in a civil ceremony at Luxembourg Town Hall in April.

The royal child can be eighth in line to the Luxembourg throne, no matter gender, however could have no title as a result of this often being inherited from the daddy.

Maria and Henri regarded delighted as they glanced at their seventh grandchild on the day of his start 

Already the doting grandfather, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg sweetly held his sleeping grandchild 

In 2011, the Luxembourg Succession Rules have been revised to permit girls within the line of succession – which added Princess Alexandra alongside together with her future kids.

For her civil marriage ceremony to Nicolas, Alexandra opted for a modern cream bridal swimsuit quite than a gown, whereas the groom wore a crisp navy blue swimsuit with a pale blue tie.

After the ceremony, the beaming couple stood on the steps outdoors the Town Hall and waved to adoring followers who had gathered to see them.

Every week later, Alexandra and Nicolas continued their marriage ceremony celebrations as they tied the knot in a lavish spiritual ceremony in Bormes-les-Mimosas, southeastern France.

Alexandra regarded elegant for the event in a flowing, off-white robe. Her gown was barely off the shoulder, with pleated particulars.

The princess opted for an extended veil embellished with beads and pearlescent elaborations. She additionally wore an opulent tiara, and stored her make-up pure for the event.

Alexandra was accompanied by her father, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, as she entered the Saint Trophyme Church in Bormes-les-Mimosas for the spiritual occasion.

Her mom Maria Teresa, the Grand Duchess, was noticed coming into the church a couple of moments beforehand in a daring navy and inexperienced fitted gown.

Alexandra and Nicolas introduced their engagement in November final 12 months.